2015

Ben Richards is both an award winning playwright and an experienced teacher of Drama, Philosophy and Mathematics. He has spent the last ten years bringing together his different areas of expertise at a number of top UK schools, honing his unique approach to education. Haileybury Habits: Inquisitive, Reflective Teacher at Haileybury This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. In a stirring delivery, mix-master of the hand-crafted drink chain, Dlush, Jeffery Adler shares a fiercely personal spoken word poem about a recent encounter with his ten year old son. Through the poem Adler reveals a life-changing revelation about getting to the ‘why’ behind everything that drives his life’s work to build a global drink company devoted to helping kids. With candor and courage, Adler talks about second chances, the power in the small, and the relentless endurance demanded in his rite of passage as an emerging social entrepreneur. Jeffery Adler is the founder of Dlush, a youth-market retailer specializing in hand-crafted beverages. The Dlush team is a collection of social entrepreneurs devoted to changing the world, one drink at a time. The retail chain has outlets in San Diego, Los Angeles, Kuwait, and Qatar. Recent expansion initiatives include a flagship outlet at main campus UC San Diego, its first student life storefront. Prior to Dlush, Jeffery worked as a retail consultant to executives of leading retail chains in Southeast Asia. Jeffery is noted for his category-defining innovations in the F&B space. He was recognized in 2009 as Top 50 People to Watch, by San Diego Magazine. Jeffery’s mission is to build a company home to San Diego that inspires the youth to connect around his product, and from it, inspire kids to go after their most personal dreams. Dlush has been featured in a variety of publications and television programs, including Weeds (Showtime Network), Entrepreneur Magazine, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, Chain Store Age, Nation’s Restaurant News, and CNN. Jeffery is a graduate of Georgetown Law where he received his juris doctorate in international law, and University of Maryland, College Park where he graduated summa cum laude as the University’s valedictorian and commencement speaker. Jeffery enjoys speaking at schools and industry conferences on topics of social entrepreneurship. He is an active member of the TED community. He was a speaker at TEDx SDSU in 2013, and is scheduled for an upcoming talk at TEDx Americas Finest City on October 11, 2014. He is deeply passionate cultivating hope and supporting today’s youth – in the areas of education, sports and the arts. Jeffery and his wife Gilda are blessed with two beautiful children, Eric and Leah. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. With the silver Tsunami of seniors in full force we need solutions to meet their needs. Restoring the benefits of concepts that worked until the 21st century that helped seniors age in their own homes is the vison of the modern day “Village” movement. Yasmin Shah also introduces us to a new word (Seenager) that will challenge us to look at the golden years of our lives differently. Yasmin Shah is a seasoned executive and an entrepreneur; who has launched, transformed and grown companies. Now she has a mission to provide the aging population a way to thrive, be part of society and age in their own beloved homes. After many years of taking care of her parents and learning tough lessons through her experience, she has passionately taken on the cause of transforming the lives of seniors by tackling most difficult issues; lack of purpose and isolation. She is a visionary that excels in assessing the present challenges and architecting solutions for the future. Equally adept at using her left Brain and Right brain, her eclectic mix of her professional life includes: an Electrical Engineering degree, executive management positions at high tech companies, Owner of franchise hair salons, and Angel investor. Her professional career is matched with her long history of volunteering in the community. Her eclectic experience includes being a Protocol Officer at Centennial Olympics, Professional Speaker for domestic violence and adoption, Trained Facilitator for issue resolutions in the workplace, Co-Founder and Coach for Idea Potential Lab for Women entrepreneurs. She currently serves as Co-Founder and President of the Board for 2 non-profits in San Diego. One is networking organization in San Diego for technology executives, and other is a membership based organization that enables seniors to age in their own homes in their existing communities. She also served as President of the Board for Tierrasanta Village of San Diego for 7 years. Yasmin passions and energy is rivaled only by her desire to inspire and help others. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Kids with special needs are marginalized in our communities, and we are doing it with the best of intentions. Inclusion expert Torrie Dunlap shares why we need to change our thinking when it comes to special needs.

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Building cross-functional teams across university and industry lines, relentless innovation despite lack of resources, and competing at a global level in the XPRIZE competiton. As a childhood cancer survivor, Lambert is passionate about the need to develop effective consumer medical diagnostic solutions. Dedicated to building and leading effective teams, he hopes to harness emerging technologies to solve the world’s most pressing social and environmental problems. Team Captain of SDSU X-Team (Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE competition), building hand-held medical scanning device capable of performing accurate disease diagnostics using smartphone technology. Our goal is to develop accurate, mobile detection of disease indications, with a focus on microfluidic and laser-based proteomics and wireless sensor integration. 312 teams entered the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE Competition, and SDSU X-Team made it to the Top 21 before being knocked out in August 2014. SDSU X-Team is now focused on commercialization of our Tricorder solution, and application of our technology to a number of fields and disciplines. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Reform and incremental growth will not be enough to restore US public schools to the globally elite. We must transform our public schools leveraging modern technologies to personalize and catapult student achievement through blended learning. This talk provides a roadmap for achieving that goal. Dr. David Miyashiro currently serves as the Superintendent of The Cajon Valley Union School District. He Brings 20 years of successful experience in education to the post. Cajon Valley has been dubbed “One to Watch” by The Classroom of the Future Foundation and has earned both local and national recognition for its leadership in transforming public education. Dr. Miyashiro began his career as a teacher because of his love of children and passion for learning. Whereas these motivations continue to drive him, David believes the role and impact of public educators goes far beyond the classroom walls. “In order to keep pace with the rapidly changing world, our systems of public education both in California and the United States must be in a constant state of evolution”. The Cajon Valley Union School District in San Diego, California, demonstrates just how possible it is not only to keep pace, but to lead the way. David formerly served as the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for the Encinitas Union School District. In this role he designed and implemented a one to one digital learning initiative as well as a comprehensive health and wellness program. Dr. Miyashiro served as a Principal in the Fullerton and East Whittier School Districts. There he led two Title I schools with challenging demographics successfully out of program improvement status with a combined API growth of over 240 points. He was a teacher at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in the Rowland Unified District and the Los Angeles Unified School District. He also served as the Co-Chair of the North County Professional Development Federation and has presented at the National School Boards Association Conference, the California School Boards Association Conference, The Computer Using Educators Conference and on the topic of digital learning and the changing educational Paradigm. David completed his doctoral studies at UCLA, Masters of Education at Grand Canyon University, and Bachelors Degree at Long Beach State University. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. You have to be out of your mind to tap deep courage. Literally. Most of your fears are mental. The trick to cultivating courage, therefore, is by getting out of your mind and into your body. Learn why and how to use a three step approach to have more courage on your personal and professional journey. Eric Kaufmann guides leaders to better decisions and superior results. He brings a unique mix of professional and personal experience to his work of transformation and developing executive wisdom. Kaufmann’s book, “Leadership as a Hero’s Journey,” explores the four virtues of successful, passionate and creative leaders. The book describes how they navigate through uncertainty and manage anxiety, in order to improve the lives and livelihoods of those around them. Kaufmann is a native of Israel, who lived in South Africa, before gaining two decades of experience in sales and management at companies such as Lanier/3M and Corning Clinical Laboratories. In 1999 he launched a leadership consulting firm that guides and instructs individuals and teams in senior management of Fortune 1,000 companies; firms such as Sony, T-Mobile, Verizon, Novartis, Genentech, and SunPower. Kaufmann guides executives and their teams in clarifying their strategy, goals, and vision; assessing and enhancing management teams; and identifying and eliminating obstacles to collaboration, trust, and productivity. Ultimately, his contribution leads to better decisions, and improved team engagement. Kaufmann’s roles as management consultant, executive coach, and keynote speaker are shaped by real-world business experience, as well as other skills and perspectives. Kaufmann is a clinical hypnotherapist, master scuba diving instructor, and lifelong practitioner of Zen meditation. He once spent a year in silent meditation, living in a cabin he built himself in a remote area of New Mexico. His quest for clarifying his lenses of perception, deepening his insight, and widening his capacity to care continues through regular meditation and five-day meditation retreats. His professional affiliations include serving on several community boards, teaching at San Diego State University and Cal State San Marcos, speaking for Vistage International, and membership with the Institute of Management Consultants and National Speakers Association. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. What happens when we treat our municipal environments and processes as open-source content to be hacked, re-imagined, and remixed by the community? The READ/WRITE World is born. Xavier Leonard is a designer, researcher and advocate of technologies that make communities more resilient. A graduate of Columbia University, he has been the Public Technology and Data Strategist for the City of San Diego’s Civic Innovation Lab, Media and Communications Specialist with the Center on Policy Initiatives and a Senior Fellow in Emerging Technology at the SDSU Visualization Center. He was the founding director of Heads on Fire and the Heads on Fire Fab Lab. That program was selected as a national model in the United States for teaching technology in out-of-school settings. Leonard has been honored as a Z-Fellow of the Zero Divide Foundation, an Ideas Institute Fellow of the MIT Media Lab, and a TEC Champion by the United States Congress. His design projects have been presented at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia; the Institute of Contemporary Art,London; The Henry Art Gallery, Seattle; the Biennial Soundwave Festival, San Francisco; Franklin Furnace, NYC; The Knitting Factory, NYC; and the Centre International Francais, Ouagadougo, Burkina Faso, among other venues. His work has been supported by the Western States Arts Federation; the San Diego Foundation; the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts; the Institute of International Education; the Pew Fellowship in the Arts and New American Radio. A proponent and producer of Open Source software and hardware projects, Leonard has spoken on the benefits of Open Knowledge, Open Data and Open Government at the Open Knowledge Festival in Helsinki and Berlin; the United Nations’ World Summit on the Information Society in Tunis, Tunisia; the Air Jaldi Summit on Wireless Technologies in Dharamsala, India; the International Summit for Community Wireless Networks; the Nonprofit Technology Network Conference; the Community Technology Center Network Conference; the signature Maker Faires in San Mateo and NYC, TEDxAmericasFinestCity and the Global Fab Lab Conference. As a Kid*Spark Fellow, he is currently investigating the role of play and maker activity in the delivery of STEM education and preparing to be Innovator-in-Residence at San Fransisco’s Childrens Creativity Museum. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Elementary and middle school energizers are classroom-based physical activities that help teachers integrate physical activity with academic concepts. These are short (about 10 minute) activities that classroom teachers can use to provide physical activity to children in accordance with the North Carolina State Board of Education’s Healthy Active Children Policy. In addition, energizers have been created for use in after-school programs.

“The Law School as a Classroom” Ryan Dooley & Allison Robbins, CUNY School of Law This video is part of a video collection from the Igniting Law Teaching, hosted by LegalED at American University Washington College of Law. Responding to the calls for legal education reform, the conference — the first of its kind — created a forum for professors experimenting with cutting edge technologies and techniques in law teaching with the goal of spreading their ideas to the broader community. The talks were modeled on TEDx Talks, with each speaker on stage alone, giving a well scripted and performed talk about an aspect of law school pedagogy. The goal of LegalED is to curate a growing collection of short, 10-minute videos on law school-related pedagogy that will inspire innovation and experimentation by law professors to bring more active learning and practical skills training into the law school curriculum. This videos, and others like it, are available on LegalED, a website developed by a community of law professors interested in using online technologies to facilitate more active, problem-based learning in the classroom, in addition to more assessment and feedback. Supported by the Uncommon Individual Foundation. Website- http://uif.org/#home Twitter- https://twitter.com/UIFworld LinkedIn-http://goo.gl/AAx6sw Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/uncommonindi… Please join us in the conversation at https://twitter.com/LegalEDweb

Anirudh Damani, partner at Artha India Ventures, has made nine investments to date this year, just five deals behind Ratan Tata. His investments include companies such as ConfirmTKT, FindUrClass, Vahanalytics, ShabdaNagari, vPhrase Analytics, Roadhouse Hostels, and others. In an interview to Techcircle, Damani shares the strategy he implies while investing. He speaks about what makes a startup favourable for investment, and how the current funding environment will make entrepreneurs concentrate on a robust business model rather than customer acquisition. For more logon to vccircle.com/vcc-tv

Everyone working on a new product is trying to achieve the same goal: product-market fit. Although product-market fit is one of the most important Lean Startup concepts, it’s also the least well defined. Dan Olsen shares the top advice from his book The Lean Product Playbook, including the Product-Market Fit Pyramid: an actionable model that breaks product-market fit down into 5 key elements. Dan also explains the Lean Product Process, a 6-step methodology with practical guidance on how to achieve product-market fit, illustrated with a real-world case study.

The schools in the London Borough of Redbridge share the meaning of a ” true” video conference for teaching and learning around the world using new VC hardware solutions developed for education by VCfL. This video shows how this technology can make an impact on teaching and learning. Through using the correct hardware that meets international standards and content that is delivered securely, interoperably and with high quality. This video inspired Mina Patel, Executive Director of VCfGL to give her TEDx talk with Lord Jim Knight about the Rise of the Global Teacher, at Tedxmidatlantic, on September 25th 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-xy0… For more information about remote teaching for English – go to http://www.vcfgl.co.uk For more information about the Redbridge VC Learning Network go to http://www.rnlcom.com/the-networks/vi…

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-s-the-… Chat with a friend about an established scientific theory, and she might reply, “Well, that’s just a theory.” But a conversation about an established scientific law rarely ends with “Well, that’s just a law.” Why is that? What is the difference between a theory and a law… and is one “better”? Matt Anticole shows why science needs both laws and theories to understand the whole picture. Lesson by Matt Anticole, animation by Zedem Media.

View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-you-so… Want more? Try the buried treasure riddle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCekl… Taking that internship in a remote mountain lab might not have been the best idea. Pulling that lever with the skull symbol just to see what it did probably wasn’t so smart either. But now is not the time for regrets because you need to get away from these mutant zombies…fast. Can you use math to get you and your friends over the bridge before the zombies arrive? Alex Gendler shows how. Lesson by Alex Gendler, animation by Artrake Studio.

ALAS Conference 2015: Creativity Across the Americas, through the lens of education, culture and creative industries. April 23, 2015 at Teachers College Columbia University. http://alas-teacherscollege.tumblr.com/ Panel: Creative Industries in Latin America The Orange Economy In Latin America by Felipe Buitrago (Interamerican Development Bank – Idb) Moderator: Lina Alfonso Felipe Buitrago is a consultant at the IDB’s Culture, Solidarity and Creativity Affairs Division. For over twelve years, he has worked on the development of the Orange Economy from various angles: as advisor in the Ministry of Culture of Colombia, program manager in the British Council, director of the Ibero-American Observatory of Copyright (ODAI), independent consultant and university professor. His experience in over a dozen countries around the world includes research, multilateral negotiation, and the design and evaluation of public policy and development programs. He has collaborated on the development of numerous creative economy studies, including the Creative Industries Mapping of Bogotá and Soacha (2002), Creative Lebanon (2009), A Tanzania for the Creatives (2009), Una Ventana a la Economía Creativa de Valparaíso (2010) and The Orange Economy (2013). Buitrago is an economics graduate of Los Andes University (Bogotá), a passionate amateur historian, and holds a Masters in International Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University – SAIS.

It is the Hour of Code this week and knodemy wants to know what that means to the world. We sat down with some technology experts to discuss the importance of learning code and expanding STEM education to kids of the world. Our own instructor and programmer, Jordan Jalles, discusses how learning code will lead to a better future. You can learn more about knodemy on our website: https://www.knodemy.com/ Don’t forget to Like and Share! Subscribe to see more of Knodemy’s upcoming events: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8gU… Follow Knodemy’s other accounts for more exciting updates: Twitter: https://twitter.com/knodemy Instagram: https://instagram.com/knodemy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/knodemy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knodemy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knodemy knodemy is an EdTech Company based in the Tri-Valley Bay Area with the focus on Technology & Math programs (STEM). Our philosophy is to teach coding fundamentals via projects (theory + practice). knodemy’s highly interactive platform connects students to top STEM instructors & experts. Through our platform, instructors can deliver live lessons to students anywhere, anytime. Our mission is to provide every student an opportunity to learn to code.

Transform learning and teaching using Augmented Reality in the classroom. This FETC 2015 session, given by Co-founder of Two Guys and Some iPads Brad Waid, focuses on the latest in Augmented Reality and how to implement this technology into the classroom to engage students and transform learning. See incredible demos and the latest in AR apps.

A former kindergarten teacher and school Director of Technology, Discovery Education’s Online Community Manager, Steve Dembo, is a pioneer in the field of educational social networking, winning recognition from the Online Education Database, Technology and Learning Magazine, Association of Educational Publishers, and a recipient of the BESSIE Award. Steve is a prolific blogger whose personal blog and companion podcast, Teach42, continues to serve as inspiration for tens of thousands of educators around the world. In 2009 his blog was recognized as one of 20 Must-Read Education Technology blogs by ACE Online Schools and was nominated for Best Individual Blog and Best EdTechSupport Blog at the Edublog Awards. In addition, Steve has been recognized as one of the top 50 educational bloggers by Social Media Explorer. Steve is also a dynamic speaker on the capabilities of social networking, the power of educational technologies and Web 2.0 tools, and the ability of digital content to empower teachers to improve student achievement. He has delivered keynote presentations at PETE&C, TRETC, the Maryland K12 Libraries Conference and the Connecting & Learning Conference, and has been a featured speaker at GaETC, MACUL, METC, FETC, and Tech Forum.

This talk was given at a local TEDxSnoIsleLibraries event and produced independently of the TED Conferences. Digital strategist and internet architect, Nam-ho Park, explores the need to be deliberate in the stories which define us. As West Coast managing director for Forum One, Nam-ho leads creative web strategy, online community and mobile solutions to help non-profit, government and issue-driven clients increase their impact. He has been active in Web technologies and crafting user experience for more than 16 years, both in the U.S. and Asia. He teaches at the University of Washington. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

The innovation of education in Bangladesh. He was born in Adachi Ward in Tokyo in 1989. He is the founder of an international educational support NGO called “e-Education” and is currently in a master course at Institute of Education at University of London. In 2009, his lost love and one book took him to Bangladesh. He founded an e-education system called “e-Education Project”, which provides first educational videos in the country. He helped students from an area of poor families to enter Dhaka University, the highest echelon of academic excellence in the country, four years in a row. He won First Prize in the World Bank Group’s 2014 Innovation Challenge. He is currently committing to expand his project to all areas of the country, collaborating with Bangladesh Ministry of Education. Propounding drastic changes in education in the whole world with his colleagues, he is taking actions in seven countries. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Community members from teens to seniors, from many walks of life, came together to explore new ideas and connect with Sno-Isle Libraries in a new way through our first TEDx event. In this video, attendees reveal their “Aha” moments and most inspiring talks of the day. TEDxSnoIsleLibraries was held at the Edmonds Center for the Arts in Edmonds, Washington, on Nov. 6, 2015. http://www.sno-isle.org/tedx Watch videos of the full talks here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…

ClassDojo moves to the head of the class with the Crunchies Award for 2015 Best Education Startup (other nominees: AltSchool, Coursera, Kano, and Khan Academy) Subscribe to TechCrunch Today: http://bit.ly/18J0X2e TechCrunch kicks off 2015 with the 8th Annual Crunchies Awards, the annual competition and award ceremony to recognize and celebrate the most compelling startups, internet and technology innovations of the year.

We often accept the terms and conditions of our society without understanding the fine print. Laws consisting of long legal texts, which are full of jargon, govern most of what we do, but they are unyielding and immovable in their nature. Martyn Dorey and Stephen Ozanne believe that we have reached a tipping point where the law now holds us back rather than enabling society to progress and diversify. In contrast, technology is changing at an exponential rate. At Ozoris Martyn and Stephen are reimagining society’s relationship with the law and they are finding new ways to make the law accessible for billions across the globe. Ozoris is creating ‘legal artificial intelligence’ using a breakthrough technology that aims to enable machines to serve the public interest by interpreting laws for themselves and empowering people by giving them affordable and direct access to the law. Its time to rethink the future relationship between the law and the society it is intended to serve. As a co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Ozoris, Martyn is creating ambitious technology to enable machines to interact with the law; an approach that could improve access to the law for billions around the globe. Martyn is an investment actuary, financial technology entrepreneur, and he has been a specialist in algorithm development for “big data” since 1996. In addition to his role as Chief Technology Officer for Ozoris he is also managing director of Dorey Financial Modelling, and a partner of Lima Insights, a big data business for the construction sector. Stephen is a corporate and commercial lawyer with extensive experience in innovative financial services and technology. He was awarded the Harmsworth Scholarship by the Middle Temple before being called to the Bar of England and Wales and he now regularly advises many businesses that are household names at the specialist firm, AO Hall. As the Chief Legal Officer and a co-founder of Ozoris, Stephen’s vision is to enable machines to interpret laws and contracts so that everyone can have equal access to the legal information that they need. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

When Bridget Frame started wondering about the total impact of philanthropy in New Zealand, she was surprised to find there were no statistics that covered the entire sector. So she developed them herself, spending six months researching publicly available information to pull together a complete picture of the philanthropic ecosystem. What she found — about where philanthropic funding comes from, where it goes, and how it gets there — warrants a collective discussion, about what we value as a society and whether our charitable giving is doing more harm than good. Bridget Frame has almost twenty years experience in corporates, two years with a post-earthquake not-for-profit and two years as a grant maker; she is an active community member through three children. Now, through her own consultancy, she is doing a bunch of interesting things with great people. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Education can change the world! What should be our focus if we truly want to make a difference using education? This talk shares a list of focal points that can lead to change through education. Dr. David Rock is currently Dean of the School of Education at the University of Mississippi. He has conducted hundreds of educational workshops and seminars at local, state, and national conferences in which his goal is to increase interest and enthusiasm of the teaching and learning of mathematics. While his love is mathematics, his passion is the use of technology to enhance education. He is the developer of Ole Miss Math Challenge, which encourages students to utilize the Internet to solve challenging mathematics problems from across the globe. Participants come from 237 different countries. David has also published numerous articles and co-authored 15 books including Teaching Secondary Mathematics (2013), Scratch Your Brain Where It Itches (2001, 2006, 2008), and Teaching K-6 Mathematics (2003). And by the way, he has learned more about education from his family that include four children across grades 6 – college and his wife Michelle who is a former elementary teacher. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

How can practical education in the future look? And how can vocational students take their education into their own hands? Ingrid van Rossum has a vision and a dream to share in this down-to-earth, practical and engaging talk about a new way of learning through doing. Ingrid van Rossum believes that 21st-century skills are not learned sitting behind a desk – they are learned through practicing professional competencies in a real setting. For this reason, Ingrid founded the Team Academy to empower young people to develop their ideas and become entrepreneurial spirits. She uses her background in entrepreneurship, coaching, leadership and innovation to guide Next Generation Entrepreneurs to finding their own path. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

We interviewed Sugata Mitra, winner of the 2013 TED Prize. His wish: Build a School in the Cloud, where children can explore and learn from one another. We discussed the progress he made in achieving his dream and he shared his perspective on the future of education. … This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

All the technology we need to create a better world already exists – in nature. Biomimicry engineer Claire Janisch shares her optimism for a future in which design is inspired by the genius of natural systems which capture and store energy, purify water and generate rain using the minimum of effort and materials. Claire is a Biomimicry Professional and sustainability & innovation advisor. She is a graduate of and has been a co-trainer for the international 2-year biomimicry Professionals Program (BPCP). She is the Founder and Director of BiomimicrySA and is the leading presenter, trainer and consultant for biomimicry in South Africa. Claire works in the areas of strategy, technology & education. She researches, translates and shares the genius of nature for product, process & systems innovations. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Elliott Masie talks about using “big data” to find the places of disconnection in the arts world and put them back together. Crowdsourcing, hackathons, and, believe it or not, throwable microphones all play a part. Elliott Masie is an international expert in the fields of learning, workforce development and big data. He has also been a producer/investor in a range of Broadway productions (Macbeth with Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots, Allegiance and An American in Paris). This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Richard Price learned that a medical emergency occurred in a nearby office while he was out enjoying dinner – an emergency that he believes he could have had a positive impact on, with his training in life-saving procedures. After this life-changing experience, Richard set out on an impassioned journey to figure out how to, as he puts it, ‘crowd-source good Samaritans’, and has learned much along the road to creating something new in the world. Entrepreneurs with a passion for making an impact will love the advice Richard shares at approximately 10 minutes into this amazing talk. Retired San Ramon Valley Fire Chief Richard Price created a smart phone application that alerts CPR-trained individuals to a nearby emergency. His invention, the PulsePoint CPR/AED notification app, earned him the American Heart Association “Heart of Gold” and the Journal of Emergency Medical Services’ EMS10 Innovator of the Year awards. Richard is currently president of the nonprofit PulsePoint Foundation, which focuses on guiding and expanding the reach of his life-saving tool. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Trust you head, your heart and your gut. Jolynn Minnaar shares what she learnt about trusting her own authenticity when undertaking her most profound career and personal journey thus far. Jolynn Minnaar is an award-winning young South African director, cinematographer, photographer and communications strategist based in Cape Town. Committed to telling stories that matter, 2014 saw the release of her acclaimed debut feature documentary, Unearthed, which uncovers the shale gas industry from an international perspective in order to understand whether or not countries like South Africa should pursue fracking. The film won the Green Award after its World Premiere at the prestigious Sheffield Doc/Fest 2014 as well as the Best South African Film Audience Award at the 2014 Encounters Film Festival. Glamour Magazine named Jolynn “Woman of the Year: Change Agent” for 2014 alongside inspiring female leaders such as Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela. Still dealing with the passing of 35mm, drive-in cinemas and mixtapes, Jolynn works to contribute to dialogue in South Africa by producing meaningful art across all media. Rarely seen without a camera or notebook in her hand, Jolynn is usually on the outside looking in, questioning or reframing the world around us to better understand where we’ve come from and where we’re headed. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Mr. Bafadhl comparing between the ordinary way of learning with a modern way that includes using of distance learning and other activities. Ms. business administration, one of the teaching staff in community college – Seiyon. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. This performance was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. The Carnival Band and Blink Acro collaborated under the direction of Kelly Daines to deliver a powerful stage performance that opened the segment of TILT, the core theme of TEDxVancouver 2014. Zany, odd and high energy this performance epitomizes the moment you step outside of your comfort zone. The Carnival Band is a community music project with fifteen years of history, based out of Commercial Drive’s Britannia Community Centre. Musical direction is provided by Ross Barrett and Tim Sars. Instrumentation for the band includes all range of brass, woodwinds, drums, percussion, accordions, and of course voice. The Carnival Band believe that in order to be effective, community music must be grounded in collaboration and empowering to each individual involved. Blink Acro is a modern circus entertainment company based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Blink Acro artists bring audiences a wide variety of unique acrobatic performances, custom-designed to match your needs. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations) Tags: TEDxVancouver, 2014, TILT, Vancouver, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Carnival Band, Blink Acro, performance, TILT, marching band, circus, juggling, breakdancing The Carnival Band is a community music project with fifteen years of history, based out of Commercial Drive’s Britannia Community Centre. Blink Acro is a modern circus entertainment company based in Vancouver, British Columbia. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Mandela has quite an impressive resume in supporting entrepreneurship. In this talk, she reminds us all that formal education is a social construct and that it’s about time we hone in on our power to construct it differently. During her time as a middle school teacher in South Central Los Angeles and Pacoima, CA, Mandela earned a Master’s Degree in Education Administration and Policy, and was admitted into a top six Ph.D. education program. Thereafter, she co-founded the edtech startup, Tioki, which became dubbed “The LinkedIn for Educators.” In 2013, Mandela was appointed the Global Director of Education Entrepreneurs at UP Global (now Techstars). Within the first year, her team scaled the organization from three to six continents, solidifying it as the largest initiative in the world dedicated to teaching people how to use entrepreneurship to improve education. In 2014, Mandela was named to the Forbes “30 Under 30 in Education” list, a distinction recognizing her influential accomplishments at the intersection of education, technology, and entrepreneurship. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Traditional education is an investment opportunity that we ask our young people to make, every morning. Yet from the perspective of an investor, the product is over a century old, with few upgrades and no overhaul. And while the product continues to deprecate, the barrier to entry doesn’t deprecate along with it. The other investors in your community are withdrawing, because too few of them have seen any return. And the product was built with absolutely no regard for the actual needs of the market. So…would you invest? David Delmar is an artist, designer and Founder/Executive Director of Resilient Coders, a volunteer-based program focused on making web technology more available to urban youth who might not otherwise be exposed to it. His mission is to spread code literacy to communities underrepresented in technology by targeting youth who are at-risk or have been caught up in the court system. He believes in the resilience of Boston’s youth and that technology provides an opportunity for true meritocracy. Before launching Resilient Coders, he led a team of designers and coders at PayPal. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Savarbek, Savar for short, gets frustrated when he cannot find room to put his computer on his desk. So he came up with an invention to solve that problem. Watch his talk to learn about the features of his desk that is a computer! Savar attends Cajon Valley Middle School in El Cajon, Ca. He likes to take MIT classes online at home and he says he studies, ‘ALOT!’. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Esther Wojcicki discusses the necessity to change the classroom culture into an environment where students have more control of their own learning. Wojcicki advocates for a classroom in which instruction is supported by technology and real world projects that students choose for themselves. Esther Wojcicki is an American journalist and educator who is a pioneer in exploring the interface between education and technology. She graduated from University of California Berkeley with a B.A. in English and Political Science. She received a secondary teaching credential from University of California, Berkeley, as well as a graduate degree from the Graduate School of Journalism in Berkeley. Currently, Wojcicki is a journalism and english teacher at Palo Alto High School. She began its journalism program, which has grown to become one of the largest in the nation. Wojcicki strongly believes in changing a classroom’s culture so that students are more in control of their learning. Wojcicki discusses this in her book Moonshots in Education: Launching Blended Learning in the Classroom. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

To create meaning and fulfillment in life, you need to know what you want. Using the decision about what to have for lunch as both a practice and metaphor for pursuing bigger desires, life coach Debbie Lacy invites us to take the Three Day Lunch Challenge. Debbie is a Certified Life Coach with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland. Debbie is the author of Ready, Set, Manifest! A Handbook for the In-Betweens and Leaps in Life. After a career that spanned social psychology research, clinical social work, and nonprofit management, Debbie launched her full-time coaching and consulting practice in 2003. She is a practitioner at Higher Wellness in Bellevue, WA where she provides individual coaching sessions and workshops. She and her husband live in Kirkland, WA with their son and two dogs. Debbie enjoys monthly meetings with her book group and providing “quality control” services at Auclair Winery, her husband’s labor of love. Learn more about Debbie and her work at www.debbielacy.com. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Whether we’re at work, school or at home, we oftentimes navigate our world with a set of assumptions that were passed down to us from our parents, friends and families over the years. In this talk, @Joe_Mazza shares 10 assumptions he had growing up that he’s now working to overcome, and ensure his own children are actively encouraged to get to know their world deeper before taking advice from others as truth. Topics such as cultural competency, mental health, patriotism, Native American reservation life, tattoos, meeting new people, dangerous pets and places that have been publicly constructed on negligent assumptions are discussed during this honest and transparent talk. Read more and/or share your own #10assumptions using the hashtag. Dr. Mazza teaches at PennGSE’s Mid-Career Doctoral Program in Ed Leadership (alum of @MCDPEL) and speaks internationally on empathy, adult and teen empowerment, family-community engagement and innovative teaching, learning and leadership strategies. Dr. Joe Mazza serves as the Leadership Innovation Manager at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education working with Mid-Career Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership (MCDPEL) faculty, students and alumni as well as supporting the Penn Center for Educational Leadership (PCEL). Joe also serves as a national family-community engagement advisor to the Institute for Educational Leadership in Washington, DC. Joe served as lead learner at Knapp Elementary School since 2007 before taking on the district edtech role. He has spent his career working with students, teachers & families as a 3rd grade teacher, bilingual assistant principal, middle school vice-principal, an elementary principal, while serving as a TV studio producer, webmaster and technology integration coach in each setting. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Jon’s talk gives valuable insights into new ways of thinking and learning for our education system. It gives the audience an overview of flip learning and shows the benefits for both students and teachers of adopting this new and exciting concept. Jon Tait is an experienced senior leader and current deputy head teacher in a large and diverse North East secondary school. He regularly presents at teaching conferences in the UK and internationally, talking about how he has researched and conducted trials with digital technology in schools. In 2012, Jon was selected to carry the Torch at the London 2012 Olympics due to his work with young people, both in schools and through his sports coaching in the local community. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Curiosity is the most valuable resource humanity has, and it is unlimited. All we have to do is learn how to wake it up in the minds of our students…and they will go on to change the world. Jessica is a Co-Founder and Head of Design for Packback. The Packback team started the company in their junior year of college, after they realized that the cost of their education was at an all-time high, but the value of their education was at an all-time low. Packback helps students get affordable access to their materials, while giving them a safe space to be curious and ask BIG questions through online book-based study groups. As a designer, Jessica specializes in the art of asking the right questions to uncover the real problem that needs to be solved. Jessica has experience building compelling brands for startups, from both the perspective of a founder and from that of operational Venture Capital. As a brand designer at both Lightbank and Listen Ventures, she helped build the brands and user experiences for some of Chicago’s top startups. Jessica was recently named as one of Chicago’s “25 Startup Founders under 25” by Chicago Inno. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Bodo describes his project to build algorithms that take advantage of peer-to-peer learning and discovery to allow learning, even in settings where people have virtually no knowledge of technology or literacy. Bodo Hoenen is an EdTech innovator creating autonomous self-schooling opportunities for children in poverty, disaster areas, conflict zones, and areas that restrict open education. Motivated by his young daughter’s self-directed learning, Hoenen realized children crave learning and when given the opportunity, will seek out knowledge and skills. He founded Dev4X’s Moonshot Education Project 18 months ago, with a vision to create a personalized digital learning platform to revolutionize education for the world’s most marginalized children. Hoenen and Dev4x have recently joined the Global Learning XPRIZE (GLXP) in an effort to pilot their learning platform through the $10M grant GLXP’s provides for the best education solution. With his latest project, Hoenen will illustrate how we can leverage the natural teaching moments of communities to create learner-generated algorithms that teach any child, just about anything, no matter where they are born. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Legally blind at 35, Keith discovered that his life expanded as his sight dimmed. Keith is a father of 2 daughters, a step dad, husband, waterman, singer/songwriter, drummer, and lacrosse coach. Keith feels most comfortable in the natural world. He is sharing his journey as a legally blind man on his blog. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Tracey Chambers motivates why entrepreneurship is not the panacea for the unemployment crisis in South Africa, and proposes a new methodology for creating and sustaining livelihoods for disenfranchised mothers. Tracey is a Wynberg Girls High School Alumni; a B Comm CA/SA University of Cape Town; a Chartered Accountant with 20 years’ experience. Before starting The Clothing Bank, she spent 9 Years with Woolworths in various positions and was Head of Finance for the last 5 years. She left the corporate world in 2009 to pursue her passion for teaching and empowering women. The Clothing Bank was founded in 2010; its mission: to inspire, skill and support unemployed mothers to eradicate poverty in their lives. It is now considered one of the best practice examples of sustainable Enterprise Development in SA. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

The co-founders of The Climber take over the stage one by one and talk about the necessity of following one’s passion. They also talk about the necessity of cherishing one’s individuality and how they have been trying to help the students, who are stuck in the Indian Education System, to live their dreams. The Climber is a youth-driven organisation that focuses on puttiing students first when it comes to their education. The Climber is one of the top ten student run startups as per TATA, and has also been ranked as the best early stage startup by IIM B at Bzzwings 2015. The leaders of the startup, who are also the speakers of the talk, have been awarded a multitude of awards for their achievements. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

In this talk, Prof. Iiyoshi goes head to head with an AI questioning the fate of education and lifelong learning! Toru Iiyoshi was previously a senior scholar and Director of the Knowledge Media Laboratory at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (1999-2008), and Senior Strategist in the Office of Educational Innovation and Technology at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2009-2011). He is the co-editor of the Carnegie Foundation book, “Opening Up Education: The Collective Advancement of Education through Open Technology, Open Content, and Open Knowledge” (MIT Press, 2008) and co-author of three books including “The Art of Multimedia: Design and Development of The Multimedia Human Body” and numerous academic and commercial articles. He received the Outstanding Practice Award in Instructional Development and the Robert M. Gagne Award for Research in Instructional Design from the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Currently, he is the director and a professor of the Center for the Promotion of Excellence in Higher Education (CPEHE) at Kyoto University. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Terry reminds us that we are individuals down to the smallest level and explains how we can harness this fact to change diagnostic medicine. Personalized monitoring of molecules in blood will allow improved wellness and clinical outcomes in acute and chronic diseases. Professor, medical industry entrepreneur, and disease diagnosis specialist, Dr. Terry Pearson and his colleagues are about to change the way we view and monitor our health. By combining ground- breaking biotechnology and cost effective diagnostic testing using a single drop of blood, the team is able to capture more personalized medical data that will facilitate much more meaningful analysis. It’s a revolutionary approach that could alter the face of medicine in the very near future. Dr. Pearson is a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology at the University of Victoria. He obtained his PhD at UBC and after postdoctoral work at the Medical Research Council Laboratory in Cambridge, England, Dr. Pearson worked as a staff scientist in its Division of Cell Biology. He was then recruited to Nairobi, Kenya as a research scientist at the newly formed International Laboratory for Research on Animal Diseases where he introduced monoclonal antibody technology to Africa. This experience led to a love of and fascination with the African continent. For more than 35 years his research has focused on tropical diseases, mainly African sleeping sickness, and on diagnosis of disease. In the past decade, his research has focused on translation of basic research discoveries into application to clinical diagnostic medicine in both the developed and developing world. In addition to serving on the boards of several private and public biotechnology companies, he is co-founder of SISCAPA Assay Technologies, Inc., a privately held biotechnology company focused on developing diagnostic tests for personalized medicine. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Being “gifted” often feels far from a good thing, when you’re the one living it. And yet the myth persists that “gifted” is an elitist and privileged label in education. That “those kids” will be fine without any extra programs or supports. After all, what’s the worst that can happen – they get bored? In reality, many of our most vulnerable learners are those “gifted” kids who know they just don’t “fit it.” In our rush to identify and label children for purposes of funding and organizing our educational services most efficiently, we’re missing the ground level, actionable and everyday needs of an entire grouping of needy kids. Our most gifted, sensitive and creative students are our canaries in the coal mine; they are more sensitive to the world around them and the reactions we see in them can teach us what our education system needs to be, believe, include and stop. As is often the case, what is necessary for some is beneficial to all. Heidi approaches our education system from multiple perspectives. First and foremost, she is the mother of three amazing, gifted, creative and/or highly sensitive children! Heidi also spent almost six years as president of the City of Coquitlam‘s District Parent Advisory Council, attending countless advisory committees and working to build relationships between parents and teachers. And finally, she has worked with many passionate educators as an edtech consultant – participating in technology planning, facilitating dialogue and implementing technology to support student learning, communication and relationship building. She is an idealist, geek and deceptively social introvert. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. The history of education is one of continuous adaptation to new technologies, each of which offers potential benefits to the teaching and learning experience. This talk examines general principles to consider when faced with any new educational technology, and considers the role that educational technologies can play in the global educational marketplace. Eric J. Simon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology and Health Science at New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire. He teaches introductory biology to both science majors and non-science majors, as well as tropical marine biology and careers in science. Dr. Simon received a B.A. in Biology and Computer Science and an M.A. in Biology from Wesleyan University, and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry at Harvard University. His research focuses on innovative ways to use technology to improve teaching and learning in the science classroom, particularly among non-science major students. Dr. Simon is the lead author of Essential Biology (4th Ed.), Essential Biology with Physiology (3rd Ed.), and Biology: The Core, and a co-author of Biology: Concepts and Connections (6th Ed.), all published by Pearson Education. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. The Future of Certification Gustav Borgefalk Co-founder of Sqore Mr. Gustav Borgefalk is a Swedish EdTech entrepreneur and global competition specialist, currently building future-proof tools for knowledge certification. Mr. Borgefalk is co-founder of Sqore and Studentcompetitions.com, the World’s largest community for students who competes. He advises corporate, university and government clients across the world on talent attraction strategies and is on a mission to create linkages between talents and opportunities on grand scale. Mr. Borgefalk has a MSc. In Business Administration and Entrepreneurship from the Stockholm School of Economics and is a graduate from Singularity University in Silicon Valley, working with the world’s brightest minds with solving humanity’s greatest challenges using tomorrow’s technologies. Mr. Borgefalk has been recognized as one of the top 20 Innovators of the World by Intel, named Leader of Tomorrow by St. Gallen Symposium and been named top 20 Super Talents by Sweden’s largest business weekly magazine. Recently, he starred in the Swedish TV-show “Genikampen” (The Battle of the Geniuses), popularizing science and technology among youth. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Imagine a world where teachers could really understand the way each kid’s brain worked. Imagine that they learn this information from how each kid plays a game. Emmett Stone, a college freshman at Western Michigan University, is working on a way that allows young people to measure their thinking preferences in a game-like format. While working as an intern at FourSight he took a research-based thinking assessment and gamified it in the virtual world of Minecraft. His creation, still under development, helps kids discover what kind of thinker they really are, and produces insights that might just change the way teachers educate and kids learn. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Treana explains how one small action can have an unknown but lasting impact. Our acts of kindness have enormous capacity to carry on far beyond the actual moment of giving, and that what we experience in these generous moments is only the beginning. As the founder and creative designer of the luxury fashion line Obakki and its philanthropic counterpart, the Obakki Foundation, Treana Peake has fused her lifelong passions together to create engaging and innovative philanthropy. By giving fashion a purpose and applying creativity to development work, Peake is tilting the landscape of generosity and pioneering a new type of fundraising model, one that is both dynamic and inspiring. As the creative designer and founder of the luxury fashion line Obakki and its philanthropic counterpart, the Obakki Foundation, Treana Peake has fused her lifelong passions together to create engaging and innovative philanthropy. The Obakki Foundation has delivered over 600 water wells and built 12 schools in South Sudan and Cameroon, leading to self-sustainable growth in countless communities, and garnering recognition and endorsement by the UN in the process. Peake’s leadership in fashion through Obakki has also received widespread acclaim through international publications such as Vogue UK and Elle, and her contemporary, sophisticated designs have been spotted on celebrity devotees such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Hudson. By giving fashion a purpose and applying creativity to development work, Peake is pioneering a new type of fundraising model, one that is both dynamic and inspiring. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

In this inspiring talk, advocate and educator Dean Bragonier offers a different take on Dyslexia. By looking at the unique mindset of Dyslexics as a strength, Dean reframes a perceived weakness as a powerful tool and teaches us all an important lesson about the power of an open mind and an open heart. Dean Bragonier is a social entrepreneur in the EdTech space. Shaped by the challenges associated with his dyslexia, Dean became an advocate for learning and disability equality and has founded, managed and served on the boards of organizations working to create systemic change in this field. As the Founder and Executive Dyslexic of NoticeAbility Inc., Dean leads a collaborative team from Harvard University, Tufts University and the Carroll School that is building curricula designed to offer authentic inquiry experiences in vocational subjects that cater to the neurological strengths of the dyslexic mind. Upon graduation, Dean embraced his entrepreneurial instincts and acquired a small seasonal restaurant on Martha’s Vineyard Island that he transformed into a successful full-scale enterprise (see Boston Magazine, July 2001). It was through this endeavor that he was able to contextualize his years of laborious academic learning and discover the true gifts of his dyslexic mind. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Can you afford what you dare? As much as the idealist side of me pushes me to dare and imagine numerous intellectual accidents as we like to call them; my realist side keeps testing if I can afford what I am daring. By afford, I don’t only mean financially, and that is crucial, I mean professionally, socially and personally. Alexandra Maratchi is the co-founder and CEO of Homuork, a Barcelona-based Ed Tech company at the frontier of helping organizations scale and optimize their training programs through technology and innovation. Alexandra started her career in FMCG marketing but, disappointed by the lack of focus on continuous development, founded Homuork in order to support companies of all sizes in making knowledge widely accessible (and fun!) to their employees. Now, she has made a career out of how knowledge, experience and skills interact to improve our workplaces. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Why do some classrooms look the same now as they did 70 years ago? In this passionate talk, second grade teacher Kayla Delzer speaks about her mission to revitalize learning and the classroom environment. Kayla explains how to release the power in the classroom by giving students ownership of their learning and making it relevant to them. Breaking down the four walls of the classroom allows her students to become globally connected – and you won’t believe the endeavors her students conquer by embracing purposeful technology. Kayla Delzer is a 2nd grade teacher and Project Lead the Way Lead Teacher in West Fargo, North Dakota. In August, she will begin her 8th year of teaching 2nd grade and her second year with West Fargo Public Schools (WFPS). Teaching is her true passion in life, and she enjoys her job and helping children to love learning and become creative problem solvers. Her students are her focus in life; they are like family to her. In August 2014, she completed her master’s degree in Elementary Education. She also serves on the Technology Task Force and Social Media Task Force for WFPS. Her classroom Twitter account, @tweetingtopdogs, has allowed her students to learn virtually with hundreds of classrooms and educational experts from all over the world. Kayla has teamed up with several companies to improve the lives of students and teachers, and she works frequently with GoNoodle and Remind. She is highly sought after by educational and technology companies to preview and review their products. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

In a classic research-based TEDx Talk, Dr. Lara Boyd describes how neuroplasticity gives you the power to shape the brain you want. Recorded at TEDxVancouver at Rogers Arena on November 14, 2015. YouTube Tags: brain science, brain, stroke, neuroplasticity, science, motor learning, identity, TED, TEDxVancouver, TEDxVancouver 2015, Vancouver, TEDx, Rogers Arena, Vancouver speakers, Vancouver conference, ideas worth spreading, great idea, Our knowledge of the brain is evolving at a breathtaking pace, and Dr. Lara Boyd is positioned at the cutting edge of these discoveries. In 2006, she was recruited by the University of British Columbia to become the Canada Research Chair in Neurobiology and Motor Learning. Since that time she has established the Brain Behaviour Lab, recruited and trained over 40 graduate students, published more than 80 papers and been awarded over $5 million in funding. Dr. Boyd’s efforts are leading to the development of novel, and more effective, therapeutics for individuals with brain damage, but they are also shedding light on broader applications. By learning new concepts, taking advantage of opportunities, and participating in new activities, you are physically changing who you are, and opening up a world of endless possibility. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Collaboration. Communication. Critical thinking. Creativity. – Should be present in all classrooms. Joe Ruhl received his bachelors and masters degrees at Purdue University and he has been sharing the joys of biology with kids for 37 years. He presently teaches Biology, Genetics, and Science Research courses at Jefferson High School in Lafayette, Indiana. Joe and his wife Gail have two children and two grandchildren. The National Association of Biology Teachers named Joe Ruhl the Outstanding Biology Teacher of Indiana in 1987. In 1988 he was awarded a Golden Apple Teaching Award by the Lafayette, Indiana Chamber of Commerce. In 1989 he was honored at the White House as Indiana’s recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching. In 1996 he received the Purdue University College of Science Distinguished Alumnus Award for Excellence in K-12 Science Teaching. In 2004 he was awarded the Purdue College of Education’s Crystal Apple Teaching Award. And in 2012 he was honored with the Shell National Science Teaching Award. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Dr. Lloyd Espirtu founds his talk on the idea that “learning is a creation process not just knowledge consumption.” He urges professors to focus more altering discussions and using the contemporary idea of ‘connectivity’ to focus on the learning skills of the students. Technology Advocate. Educator. Author. Doc Lloyd is also an active educational technology consultant working on around the country. He has lead large-scale projects projects in Instructional Design, e-Learning, mobile-Learning, e-Assessment with different organizations such as Vibal Publishing House, DTI, the Commission on ICT, the Bureau of Alternative Learning System (ALS), and TESDA. His most recent project with TESDA premiers the first MOOC (massive open online course) for TVET in the Philippines. This MOOC was launched in 2012 to increase access to TVET courses and continuous to help Filipinos get certified for employment. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

In this poignant, funny follow-up to his fabled 2006 talk, Sir Ken Robinson makes the case for a radical shift from standardized schools to personalized learning — creating conditions where kids’ natural talents can flourish. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design — plus science, business, global issues, the arts and much more. Find closed captions and translated subtitles in many languages at http://www.ted.com/translate Follow TED news on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tednews Like TED on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TED

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Reform and incremental growth will not be enough to restore US public schools to the globally elite. We must transform our public schools leveraging modern technologies to personalize and catapult student achievement through blended learning. This talk provides a roadmap for achieving that goal. Dr. David Miyashiro currently serves as the Superintendent of The Cajon Valley Union School District. He Brings 20 years of successful experience in education to the post. Cajon Valley has been dubbed “One to Watch” by The Classroom of the Future Foundation and has earned both local and national recognition for its leadership in transforming public education. Dr. Miyashiro began his career as a teacher because of his love of children and passion for learning. Whereas these motivations continue to drive him, David believes the role and impact of public educators goes far beyond the classroom walls. “In order to keep pace with the rapidly changing world, our systems of public education both in California and the United States must be in a constant state of evolution”. The Cajon Valley Union School District in San Diego, California, demonstrates just how possible it is not only to keep pace, but to lead the way. David formerly served as the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for the Encinitas Union School District. In this role he designed and implemented a one to one digital learning initiative as well as a comprehensive health and wellness program. Dr. Miyashiro served as a Principal in the Fullerton and East Whittier School Districts. There he led two Title I schools with challenging demographics successfully out of program improvement status with a combined API growth of over 240 points. He was a teacher at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in the Rowland Unified District and the Los Angeles Unified School District. He also served as the Co-Chair of the North County Professional Development Federation and has presented at the National School Boards Association Conference, the California School Boards Association Conference, The Computer Using Educators Conference and on the topic of digital learning and the changing educational Paradigm. David completed his doctoral studies at UCLA, Masters of Education at Grand Canyon University, and Bachelors Degree at Long Beach State University. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Allison Finn of Global Nomads Group kicks off the first round of Ignite sessions at ISTE 2014 in Atlanta by exploring how global collaboration in the classroom teaches students to break down cultural barriers and navigate an increasingly global marketplace. ISTE Ignite sessions feature dynamic, rapid-fire presentations on thought-provoking topics from cutting-edge leaders in the field of education technology.

Cinematic storytelling engages students’ hearts as well as their minds to create meaningful projects that will stay with them long after they’ve forgotten most of the facts they learned in school. Film and broadcast journalism teacher Michael Hernandez offers filmmaking tips to help students create video projects they’ll be proud to share with the world. Watch more education-related videos on ISTE’s EdTekHub, http://www.iste.org/video. Want more ideas for using technology to achieve deeper learning? Get more than 90 recorded sessions from ISTE 2014 on topics ranging from 1:1 to flipped learning: https://www.iste.org/resources/produc…

3D printing can be a powerful learning tool. It can give students hands-on access to primary source materials such as dinosaur bones, allow them to engineer solutions to real-life problems and empower them to help others in a tangible way. Author and maker education expert Sylvia Martinez explores what 3D printing offers for students and how it’s being harnessed in the classroom. Watch more education-related videos on ISTE’s EdTekHub, http://www.iste.org/video Want more ideas for using technology to achieve deeper learning? Get more than 90 recorded sessions from ISTE 2014 on topics ranging from 1:1 to flipped learning: https://www.iste.org/resources/produc…

All too often, teachers load students up with information and then cap off the unit with a project. Project-based learning (PBL) turns that model on its head by allowing students to learn through hands-on work. Technology integration expert Michael Gorman outlines the eight essential elements of true PBL. Watch more education-related videos on ISTE’s EdTekHub, http://www.iste.org/video Want more ideas for using technology to achieve deeper learning? Get more than 90 recorded sessions from ISTE 2014 on topics ranging from 1:1 to flipped learning: https://www.iste.org/resources/produc…

The ISTE Conference & Expo is more than just an education conference. It’s ed tech’s greatest meeting of the minds — the hub where thousands of educators from around globe gather to shape the future of education. It’s an interactive, hands-on lab where you can discover real-world solutions and experiment with the latest ed tech innovations. And this year, it’s in Philadelphia! Learn more at http://isteconference.org.

In a world where technology changes faster than teachers can keep up, and students face different expectations for technology use at home than at school, many schools are struggling to develop a cohesive digital citizenship curriculum. Technology infusion and professional development coordinator LeeAnn Lindsey explains the three biggest challenges of teaching digital citizenship. Watch more education-related videos on ISTE’s EdTekHub, http://www.iste.org/videos, and learn more about our digital citizenship resources: http://www.iste.org/resources/product….

The E-Rate program, which provides deep discounts to schools and public libraries for internet services, has undergone significant changes in 2014. In this ISTE webinar, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel and other experts talk about what’s ahead for this important program.

To successfully teach with technology, schools must cultivate the necessary conditions for innovation to thrive. District superintendent Pat Skorkowsky reveals how the fifth largest U.S. school district has used ISTE’s Essential Conditions for tech integration to spur rapid growth in student achievement. Watch more education-related videos on ISTE’s EdTekHub, http://www.iste.org/video Has your school or district developed the necessary conditions for technology integration? Evaluate your progress with the Lead & Transform diagnostic tool: http://www.iste.org/standards/lead-tr…

The ISTE Standards serve as a beacon for students and educators as they navigate the digital universe. Teachers and leaders from around the globe share their insights into how the standards are helping them guide systemwide change, design instruction for the digital age and prepare students for an inconceivable future. Learn about the ISTE Standards at http://www.iste.org/standards. Watch more education-related videos on ISTE’s EdTekHub, http://www.iste.org/video.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin talks about how her Enhancing Education Through Technology Act will give schools the resources, infrastructure, and human capacity needed to prepare students for the 21st century global economy.

Join a few of our ISTE 2015 Makerspace presenters for a 30 minute chat. Laura Briggs Technology Resource Teacher Loudoun County Public Schools Sylvia Martinez Co-author of Invent To Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom Vinnie Vrotny Director of Technology Kinkaid School They will be taking your questions and are looking forward to “hanging out”.

Hang out with a few of our ISTE 2015 Coaching presenters as they discuss the solutions they have found to common coaching challenges. Sara Frey Lynne Horiuchi They will be taking your questions and are looking forward to a lively discussion!

Ready for the conference? Check out our video tour of the Pennsylvania Convention Center to get your bearings and find out what we have in store for you. Keep up on all the happenings in throughout the week, whether you’re onsite or following along from home, at http://www.iste.org/explore/conferenc….

In this short clip from the Lead & Transform Town Hall at ISTE 2015, Dallas Dance welcomes participants and introduces students in attendance from Philadelphia’s own Science Leadership Academy. Keep up on the latest from ISTE 2015 at http://www.iste.org/explore/conferenc….

Middle school English teacher Pernille Ripp talks about the importance of student voice in the first ISTE Ignite session of ISTE 2015 (isteconference.org). Keep current on all the up-to-the-minute conference action at iste.org/explore/conference-news.

Award-winning journalist and activist Soledad O’Brien kicked off ISTE 2015 on Sunday night with an impassioned talk about the importance of equity and access in education and technology’s potential to deliver both to previously underserved populations. Check out all the latest from ISTE 2015 at iste.org/explore/conference-news.

Let’s get this party started! Attendees kick off ISTE 2015 by rocking out to the Big City All Start Band at the Welcome Celebration on Sunday night. Keep up on all the conference happenings this week at iste.org/explore/conference-news.

ISTE 2015 is just getting started in Philadelphia, and excitement is in the air! Attendees can’t wait jump right into networking and learning about the latest in ed tech, from the hot new tools to the pedagogy behind using them to enhance their students’ learning. Follow along all week long at iste.org/explore/conference-news.

The Expo at ISTE 2015 in Philadelphia is one of the largest ed tech specific exhibitions in the world, with nearly 600 companies packed into a hall the size of five football fields. Stop by to see demos of the most innovative and cutting-edge classroom technologies in action. Find out more at isteconference.org/2015/expo.

2014 TED Fellow Sergei Lupashin used drones to demonstrate how learning — and wildly successful inventions — can come from epic fails during his EdTekTalk at ISTE 2015 in Philadelphia. Find out what else is happening at ISTE 2015 this week at iste.org/explore/conference-news.

Lesley University faculty member, ISTE author and early adopter Maureen Yoder talks to a variety of vendors pitching innovative ed tech products in the ISTE 2015 Expo Hall. Find out what else is happening this week at ISTE 2015 in Philadelphia at iste.org/explore/conference-news.

Each year, educators flock to the ISTE Conference & Expo from more than 100 nations around the world, drawn by their shared interest in using classroom technology to improve learning. Find out what else is happening this week at ISTE 2015 in Philadelphia at iste.org/explore/conference-news.

The ISTE Conference & Expo’s more than 16,000 attendees include not only educators, but students who share an interest in educational technology. Keep up on all that’s happening this week at ISTE 2015 at iste.org/explore/conference-news.

Where else can you find more than 550 vendors specializing in technology that supports and enhances learning? Conference attendees come to the ISTE 2015 Expo Hall to discover the latest and greatest ed tech tools. Find out more at isteconference.org/2015/expo.

Each year, ISTE recognizes exceptional educators and leaders who are paving the way for connected learning. Congratulate this year’s winners! Learn more about the ISTE Award program at iste.org/lead/awards.

Playgrounds at ISTE 2015 are informal learning spaces where attendees can get their hands on classroom technologies. In the Computing Teachers Playground on Tuesday morning, attendees watched a robotics demo. Find out what else is happening at ISTE 2015 at iste.org/explore/conference-news

At the ISTE 2015 Tuesday Keynote, comedian and former educator Jack Gallagher tells a story about his son getting swept out to sea and the realization that he could not save him on his own. Gallagher relates this life lesson about his son, who has autism, to education. Find out what else is happening at ISTE 2015 this week at iste.org/explore/conference-news.

One of several presenters at the third ISTE Ignite session at ISTE 2015 on Tuesday, tech coach David Navis told a rapt audience what it’s like to help a teacher use technology to engage his students. Find out what else is happening at ISTE 2015 at iste.org/explore/conference-news.

Attendees of ISTE 2015 in Philadelphia have more than 1,000 learning experiences to choose from, including informal, hands-on playgrounds. At this playground, students demonstrated how robots they built can square up in robot battles. See what else has been happening at ISTE 2015 at iste.org/explore/conference-news.

Audience members were moved on Tuesday at comedian and former educator Jack Gallagher’s keynote address, where he discussed what he has learned as the parent of an autistic child. Catch up on all that’s going on at ISTE 2015 at iste.org/explore/conference-news.

ISTE members often say that they meet first online, then connect with their virtual peeps in person when they converge at the annual conference. Likewise, the attendees who meet for the first time at ISTE 2015 will keep the connections going virtually year round. See what else has been happening at ISTE 2015 at iste.org/explore/conference-news.

ISTE’s Young Educator Network (YEN) is a unique community where educators 35 and under who have a shared interest in using classroom technology can network, socialize and collaborate. Learn more about YEN and other ISTE Professional Learning Networks at connect.iste.org.

Award-winning educator, author and blogger Josh Stumpenhorst tells educators that, when it comes to integrating new technology into the classroom, they must first ask themselves why they are doing it before they ever get to how.

The annual ISTE Conference & Expo is the premier ed tech event in the world. Wonder what it’s like? Check out just a few of the highlights from ISTE 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To learn more, go to isteconference.org.

“How often do 17,000 educators passionate about education technology get to come together from around the world to talk about what they love and learn from each other?” Answer: Once a year, at the ISTE Conference & Expo, where they finally get to meet their virtual colleagues face to face. See what else is happening at ISTE 2015 at iste.org/explore/conference-news.

Jenn Scheffer, faculty facilitator of one of the first and most successful student-run genius bars in the country, describes some of the powerful ways that the Burlington High School Help Desk gives students real-world opportunities to build invaluable digital age skills in her ISTE Ignite talk at ISTE 2015 in Philadelphia. Find out more about the ISTE Conference & Expo at isteconference.org.

Social networks are a growing part of our daily lives. But what people may not know is that these powerful and diverse online communities can also inform the way students learn, the way teachers teach and the way educators communicate and share ideas. Let’s Get Social is an instructional tool. In this book, educators can learn everything they need to know about integrating social learning at all grade levels using the popular educational social network, Edmodo. With valuable tips and resources for both new and experienced users, it provides immediately adaptable strategies for incorporating Edmodo’s suite of tools and apps in their classrooms. Learn how to leverage Edmodo for assessment, project-based learning, flipped classroom, gamification and more.

In her ISTE 2015 keynote, award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien explains how Google Expedition can change disadvantaged students’ lives by showing them careers they never knew were possible in an immersive 3D experience.

Code.org and Hour of Code co-founder Hadi Partovi explains why schools in the digital age must teach computer science as a foundational skill, just like biology and math. Watch more talks from experts in ed tech beyond at http://www.iste.org/videos.

ISTE 2015 closing keynote speaker and former Illinois Teacher of the Year Josh Stumpenhorst has come a long way since he attended his first ISTE Conference & Expo in 2010. And he attributes it all to being willing to leave his comfort zone. See more talks about the wonders of educational technology at www.iste.org/videos.

ISTE 2015 keynote speaker Jack Gallagher talks about why we must stop disregarding our students’ strengths and differences in pursuit of a one-size-fits-all education. Watch more inspirational talks about the powers of educational technology at http://www.iste.org/videos.

Adam Braun, founder of Pencils of Promise, motivated educators during his ISTE 2015 EdTekTalk with the inspiring story of the genesis of his educational nonprofit and with words of wisdom that apply to every life. Watch more inspirational talks with an ed tech angle at http://www.iste.org/videos.

The ISTE Essential Conditions are the 14 critical elements necessary to effectively leverage technology for learning. They offer educators and school leaders a research-backed framework to guide implementation of the ISTE Standards, tech planning and systemwide change.

“For too long we have ignored the voices of our students,” says Pernille Ripp, an educator, author and ISTE member. Watch her powerful Ignite presentation from ISTE 2015 on empowering students and cultivating student passion.

At age 10, Amy O’Toole became one of the youngest people ever to publish a peer-reviewed science paper. Previously disinterested in science, O’Toole’s passion was ignited by an educator who empowered his students to conduct real scientific research. In her EdTedTalk at ISTE 2015, O’Toole invites educators to push boundaries and challenge the notion that children can’t do real science.

Closing keynote speaker Josh Stumpenhorst, an award-winning teacher, coach, blogger and author, will challenge attendees to throw out the old rule book. He will challenge ISTE 2015 participants to think outside the box and push themselves to revolutionize learning.

Join Jon Bergmann and Aaron Sams, ISTE authors and flipped learning pioneers, for an interactive look at what flipped learning looks like as it is implemented in various subject areas and grade levels. Learn where flipped learning overlaps with other teaching and learning strategies like inquiry, PBL, UDL and mastery.

Join us for this provocative series of five mini-keynotes from thought leaders beyond the world of ed tech. From futurists to designers to social entrepreneurs, this session will inspire and intrigue. Presenters: Adam Braun, Amy O’Toole, Annie Griffiths, Hadi Partovi, Sergei Lupashin

SXSWedu 2015 Featured Session Empowering Girls and Women to Lead Shiza Shahid, Malala Fund Co-Founder Caroline Howard, Forbes, Sr Online Editor Sixty six million girls around the world are out of school. Without education, they are trapped in a cycle of poverty. Driven by the work of recent Nobel Peace Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai, the Malala Fund aims to stop the cycle by empowering girls to achieve their potential through education. This session will highlight the importance of empowering young girls and women to lead through the lens of the Malala Fund. Learn more at http://sxswedu.com/

A robust platform for the community to connect, collaborate, create and change how we teach and learn- SXSWedu is quickly gaining a reputation as a catalyst for change in education. The event welcomes the professionals making up the many different facets of the education ecosystem. Education stakeholders and practitioners of all backgrounds– including teachers, administrators, university professors and business and policy leaders– with the passion and commitment to create a better tomorrow make up the SXSWedu community.

SXSWedu 2015 Keynote How the Crowd Will Change Education Charles Best (DonorsChoose.org – Founder & CEO) More than half of US public schools have at least one teacher who has requested classroom resources on DonorsChoose.org. Since 2000, citizen philanthropists and corporate partners have funded nearly a quarter billion dollars in projects for America’s neediest classrooms. Learn how the country’s most creative teachers are partnering with entrepreneurs to bring innovation to their classrooms, and how DonorsChoose.org is opening its data to change the way education is funded.

SXSWedu 2015 Keynote Great Instructors: Are They Born or Built? Elizabeth Green, Chalkbeat CEO & Co-Founder David Epstein, ProPublica Investigative Reporter & Author #GreatInstructors Many of us have had a great instructor, that one who changed us– ignited a passion for learning or led us from bewilderment to comprehension. That one we still thank in our mind twenty years later. Those teachers just have it. But where did “it” come from? Join two New York Times best selling authors in conversation and debate as they discuss the origins of teaching skill.

SXSWedu 2015 Keynote If You Build It Emily Pilloton, Project H Design Founder / Executive Director #ProjectHsxsw Design and building can transform lives and communities. In this session, stories, projects and lessons from Project H Design’s seven-year history will be shared, including public architecture built by high school students, ten-year-old welder girls and partnerships with civic entities that have created jobs and social impact across the country. Using architecture as a lens, this session will lay out a plan and challenge for youth to be leaders and builders of the future.

SXSWedu 2015 Featured Session If I Knew Then What I Know Now Guy Kawasaki, Canva Chief Evangelist Entrepreneurial education is booming. It is no surprise given the desire of today’s generation to collaborate, create and contribute to social good. Join this session for intensely passionate and personal observations about life’s hindsights and what today’s educators can do to prepare students for a lifetime of joy, enlightenment and contribution to society.

#SxStudents Traditional universities balance the interests of alumni, professors, donors, administrators, parents and more. Students are relegated to student governments that cannot enact real change. What would a university look like if students were empowered to shape their own educational experience? How can we work with faculty and staff to build a new model of higher education with students at its center? This session features students challenging higher education institutions to implement change.

SXSWedu 2015 Featured Session Preparing Globally Competitive Students S. Dallas Dance, Baltimore County Public Schools – Superintendent This session will discuss the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) S.T.A.T. Initiative by outlining how BCPS started with the development of digital curriculum before choosing a device. This has been critical in keeping the focus on instruction, professional development and creation of collaborative and engaged learning environments for students and teachers. Initiatives such as this and second language acquisition are critical to preparing students to be globally competitive.

SXSWedu 2015 Featured Session No Struggle, No Progress Dr. Howard Fuller, Black Alliance For Educational Options (BAEO) Interviewed by Mark Updegrove #EdReform Former Milwaukee Public School Superintendent, and author of No Struggle, No Progress: A Warrior’s Life from Black Power to Education Reform, has been a national advocate for education reform for more than 40 years. Join one of the leading voices in support of school choice and school vouchers in an interview exploring thoughts and reactions on some of today’s leading educational challenges.

SXSWedu 2015 Featured Session The Impact of Critical Making Rosanne Somerson, Rhode Island School of Design #risdmaking Join as this session explores the power of integrating “making” into education. The success of the maker movement has advanced this idea, but the model typically lacks the depth and rigor necessary for meaningful and lasting impact. When students connect advanced conceptual thinking with the materials and methods of making, they learn to actively invent the world, shaping their futures and ours.

Carl Hooker Eanes ISD Siri: “What can I help you with?” Me: “How do I raise my kids with all these devices?” Siri: “Sorry, I didn’t get that.” SIRIously?! Remember when your parents used to complain about television and rock n’ roll? Now we complain about Snapchat and texting. We are now officially old. Unlike our parents, we have tools and resources available to us, but how many of those are valuable and how many of them are scare tactics? In this entertaining session we’ll find answers that Siri can’t.

Eloy Ortiz Oakley (Long Beach Community College District) Kaya Henderson (DC Public Schools) Michael Smith (The White House) Tonya Allen (The Skillman Foundation) Despite areas of enormous progress in this country, the gates of opportunity have not fully opened for all in America. For decades, opportunity has lagged behind for boys and young men of color. My Brother’s Keeper, a signature initiative of the Obama administration, is celebrating its first anniversary and its collaborative approach to building ladders of opportunity to unlock the full potential of our young people. Learn more of MBK’s first year successes and its priorities moving forward from leaders in K-12, higher-education, and philanthropy.

Jeff Sandefer (Acton Academy) The Acton Academy in Austin, Texas has drawn a great deal of attention with its Learner Driven Education model, which promises to deliver transformational learning for less than $2000 per student per year. The Learner Driven model sees students as “heroes who will change the world” and puts almost all learning and studio governance in their hands. By September 2014 Acton will have nine schools around the world and expects to have twenty five schools open by September 2015.

Sunni Brown (sunnibrown.com) Education is a full mind-body experience and true learning emerges out of a base of curiosity. But patterning habits of the mind – the tendency of the mind to make the world dualistic and black-and-white – can get in the way of persistent inquiry into the nature of the world around us. Join her for an interactive session that uses one of our native languages (visual language!) to demonstrate how we can continue to keep the mind open, to heighten awareness, and ultimately, to stay both expansive and sharp as learners and as people.

Linda Darling-Hammond (Stanford Center of Opportunity Policy in Education) Stephan Turnipseed (LEGO Education) What if job performance was measured by a year-end test aiming to boil all of our work down to a single score? As meaningless as that would be, that’s how our education system works; with the majority of instruction and student evaluation driven toward a single, year-end test. To foster classrooms that develop innovative, resourceful adults who can hold the jobs of the future—jobs which don’t even exist today—we need to implement rigorous accountability systems that foster meaningful learning.

Lily Eskelsen Garcia, National Education Association – President More than 60 years since the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling, we still find separate and unequal schools. Education is a civil right, and we must ensure all students receive the education they deserve. Each and every child, regardless of where they live, who their parents are or how much money they have, deserves a quality education. Join Lily Eskelsen Garcia, a 5th grade teacher from Utah and president of the National Education Association, as she explains the fundamental failure to meet this moral responsibility. Lily Eskelsen Garcia | A Tale of Two Schools: Time to Close the Opportunity Gap | SXSWedu 2015 Featured Session

SXSWedu 2015 Featured Session The Power of Data for Poverty Eradication Ann Cotton, Camfed Founder & President In the field of international development, data flows from poor to rich communities, from development agencies to donors and from the governed to the governing. Poor people give away their personal data and do not participate in analysis or receive conclusions. Join the 2014 WISE Prize for Education Laureate as she describes how this one-way data flow reflects and sustains asymmetric relationships in the sector and undermines poverty eradication initiatives, and will demonstrate the power of data sharing within poor communities to create positive change.

SXSWedu 2015 Keynote How the Crowd Will Change Education Charles Best (DonorsChoose.org – Founder & CEO) More than half of US public schools have at least one teacher who has requested classroom resources on DonorsChoose.org. Since 2000, citizen philanthropists and corporate partners have funded nearly a quarter billion dollars in projects for America’s neediest classrooms. Learn how the country’s most creative teachers are partnering with entrepreneurs to bring innovation to their classrooms, and how DonorsChoose.org is opening its data to change the way education is funded.

New learning models offer solutions for transforming education around student-centered and highly personalized learning. This presentation will feature three powerful education leaders providing TED-talk style presentations including: Eminence Superintendent Buddy Berry, Baltimore County Superintendent Dallas Dance, and Gates Foundation Deputy Director of College Ready Tom Stritikus. The session will highlight future directions in personalized learning. The keynote session will explore how practitioners and educators are redefining how instruction is delivered in the classroom using blended and online learning, creating new instructional designs to build mastery and personalized learning experiences. By design and grounded in science, powerful personalized learning models can provide increased equity, excellence, and access to a world-class education for all students.

Around the world, leaders are designing new, personalized learning models and expanding opportunities powered by online and blended learning to drive the transformation of education. iNACOL welcomes you to this year’s Symposium–our 10th–where we hope you will engage in thought-provoking discussions unleashing ideas for powerful new learning models and discover how to implement advanced technologies for dramatically improving outcomes–for each and every student. The conference opening and welcome will highlight emerging shifts and escalating change across the global context, recognize nimble shifts in the local context, and identify trends driving the future of education. We want to empower practitioners and policymakers alike. We welcome you, the innovators who are sharing and building upon each other’s frameworks; engaging in networks of experts to generate the best knowledge; and building capacity in the field to organize, plan, and implement a student-learning system around vastly improved outcomes for preparing globally competitive students and citizens for the future.

Research shows that developing a growth mindset, which is the understanding that you can develop your abilities, drives motivation, growth and performance. Growth mindset can stimulate transformation in education around student-centered learning, raising educational outcomes while equipping students to pursue ongoing growth throughout life. Eduardo explores harnessing this research as a catalyst for change in today’s classrooms to facilitate high-quality personalized learning opportunities for all students. By harboring the power of growth mindset, all students can develop the ability to master learning. In this keynote presentation, Eduardo demonstrates how growth mindset ties to active learning, deeper learning, and empowering students to take ownership of their learning experience—preparing all students to succeed in school and beyond.

What does extraordinary learning look like when we put aside our current assumptions of what, where, when, and how learning should occur? And what systems would be necessary to support this new type of learning? These are the questions that an unusually diverse group of leaders came together to explore. After an 18-month dialogue, these stakeholders emerged united behind a shared transformational vision for learner-centered education in the U.S. and committed to making it a reality. Join two of those Education Reimagined vision creators, who came into the process at opposite ends of the current debates and left the process in partnership, for a discussion moderated by the convener of the project. Explore a learner-centric paradigm for education that sees all children as wondrous, curious, capable human beings and designs a system around the learner unconstrained by the current industrial-model of education. Hear about their experiences during the 18-month dialogue, how they arrived at their new vision, and how many education pioneers are already working to make the vision a reality. Discover how this group’s vision and the path they took to get there can inspire, inform and propel your work to design learning experiences and systems that have each and every child thrive and realize their full potential.

iNACOL is proud to present the broadest panel yet of students experiencing the leading edge of personalized learning. This unfiltered, honest discussion will inspire change, inform educator practices, and invigorate the groundswell of support for transformative new learning models. This inspirational student panel is an open, honest conversation with students on reinventing the future of education.